Walburga M. Bickmire, 100, a resident of Elk Haven Nursing Home, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

She was born on November 22, 1924 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late John and Margaret Schaffer Gausman.

On April 25, 1953, she married the late Robert L. Bickmire, who preceded her in death on June 21, 1984. Together they were blessed with more than 31 years of marriage.

Wally was a graduate of Central High School, class of 1942, and was a member of the St. Marys Church. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday, and was proud to watch her extended family grow throughout the years. During her time at the nursing home, she delighted in the cards she received from the ladies of St. Marys Church and was always excited when she got cards from the local elementary school kids.

She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers; John Gausman and Alfred “Smoky” Gausman and by one sister; Iona “Noni” Spangler.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Walburga M. Bickmire will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM at St. Mary’s Church, 315 Church Street, St. Mary’s, PA 15857.

Burial will follow in the St. Marys Catholic Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Lynch-Green Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 from 9:30 until 10:30 AM.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Elk Haven Nursing Home Activities Fund or to the St. Marys Church.

 

The family wishes to thank the staff at Elk Haven Nursing Home for their wonderful care, compassion, and kindness to Wally during her time there.

Lynch-Green Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 151 N. Michael Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 is handling the arrangements and online condolences may be offered to the family at www.lynchgreenfuneralhome.com